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The Invisible Circus by Lindsey Bakken (Book Review #1381)
‘The Invisible Circus’ is a young adult fantasy story consisting of a complex storyline, descriptive writing, and intense scenes suitable for the young reader.
Read MoreDo You Need a Muse to Eliminate Writer’s Block? by Teri M Brown
Writers across the globe, and from the first written writing system to today, have looked to the heavens for help with writing. In 3200 BC, Sumeria created the first writing system, and writers began looking to the goddess Nisaba. Egyptian writers begged Seshat for help, while the Greeks and Romans focused on the nine Muses. Let’s not forget Cangjie (Chinese), Ganesha (India), Saraswati (Hindu), Itzamna (Mayan), and a variety of Catholic patron saints. And for writers not looking heavenward, inspiration can come from a talisman, crystals, essential oils, and more.
Read MoreMark Victor Hansen, Relentless: Wisdom Behind the Incomparable Chicken Soup for the Soul by Mitzi Perdue (Book Review #1379)
‘Mark Victor Hansen, Relentless’ is a non-fiction book and an educational biography about being strong and impactful and how to succeed with a resilient work ethic and a relentless spirit.
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Brandy, Ballad of a Pirate Princess by Dan E. Hendrickson (Book Review #1378)
Brandy, Ballad of a Pirate Princess by Dan E. Hendrickson
‘Brandy, Ballad of a Pirate Princess,’ is a historical fiction about Brandy, raised by pirates. When Dom Lomoche kills Brady’s father and her mother’s secret is revealed, Brady has to lift the curse from the ship and claim her right in this world.
The story was highly descriptive and filled with a beautiful narrative on the Caribbean islands. The battles and the way the storyline and the scenes interacted were exceptional. Everything from the characters and how they were developed created an enticing story.
The cover design complemented the content inside. The steady pace kept the reader wanting more, and as it was a historical novel, the facts and timing of things were well-researched and put together.
What predominately stood out in this book was Brandy herself. Her personality and demeanour towards everything were admirable, and how she dealt with all that was against her was a delight.
I recommend this book to fiction readers and those who like stories that contain thrilling concepts.
Written by Jeyran Main
Character Issues by Rob Roy O’Keefe
Maya Small is a main character in Rob Roy O’Keefe’s new book, Small Stories: A Perfectly Absurd Novel. She has agreed to interview the author.
Maya: Couldn’t you have found someone else for this? You of all people should know how busy I am thanks to –
Rob: Maya, stop! Don’t give away the story.
Read MoreThe Writer’s Story by J Schulman, Cory (Book Review #1377)
‘The writer’s story’ is a fiction thriller about a writer named Barry Penman, and his reality is written through fiction so that he can understand the depths of human experiences.
Read MoreSmall Stories: A Perfectly Absurd Novel by Rob Roy O’Keefe (Book Review #1376)
‘Small Stories: A Perfectly Absurd Novel’ is a political fiction and is about Duncan Small, an engineer, and Maya small, a science writer. They are constantly on the move, but Maya has had enough. They think everything is going to be easy, and finally, they have found their home; however, once they meet the Town Administrator, things begin to change.
Read MoreThe Eloquence of Effort: Beware the Path of Least Resistance by Indar Maharaj (Book Review# 1375)
‘The Eloquence of Effort’ is a non-fictional book that discusses the notion of meaningful efforts and how they are never wasted. Regardless of how successful it is or what the outcome becomes, the concept is based on the Second Law of Thermodynamics, the Law of Entropy, and that is, “in the absence of human energy/ingenuity as an organizing force, all things/events spontaneously devolve into to a state of disorder. Citing the biographies of infamous criminals whose lives culminate in a cesspool of death and destruction.”
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